Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban pressure, and the proposed access onto a Strategic Corridor (R-135) would endanger public safety and contribute to undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this rural area under strong urban pressure, as their housing need is considered urban-generated rather than rural-generated.
- The proposed development would create a new access onto the R-135 Strategic Corridor, which would interfere with the safety and free-flowing nature of traffic and contravene specific policies restricting such access for one-off dwellings.
- The proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development along a regional road and lacked sufficient technical information to ensure the site could safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system without risking pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RUR DEV SP 1RUR DEV SP 2RD POL 1RD POL 2RD POL 3RD POL 38RD POL 39RD POL 40Section 10.4Section 10.16.2Section 10.16.3Map 10.6
Decision Document Summary
Bryan Menton and Laoise Moggan sought planning permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, garage, and shared entrance at Muckerstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, located along the R-135 regional road. The site is situated within a rural area identified as being under strong urban pressure. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not establish a genuine rural housing need, the development would exacerbate ribbon development in the locality, and the proposed a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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